To help avoid any summer setbacks, we spoke with five Dallas-Fort Worth educators to get their tips for keeping learning alive during the lull of summer.
Extracurricular
Latest stories
6 Books to Read in August
Whether your child is hankering to get back into the classroom or is fearful about starting school for the first time, you can help her get into the swing of things with one of these titles recommended by local librarian Lisa Smant.
Back-to-School Crafts
Avoid the back-to-school blues with these three easy craft projects.
Irish Stepdancing
Find Irish stepdancing classes for kids in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Virtual Education
Is online learning the wave of the future or merely a bump in the educational road?
Book Review: Worried Wendy Goes to School
It’s your little one’s first day of school. Is she excited and ready to go? Or quiet and scared? For…
Book Review: My Sister, Alicia May
Having a child with Down syndrome is challenging; dealing with her siblings is an entirely different story. Oftentimes, it’s hard…
12 Tips for Raising a Reader
In honor of March 2, known as Read Across America Day, here are some tips for raising a reader.
What Do I Do With This (Gifted) Kid?
He’s a little different. Some might say he’s a (cool) nerd. I didn’t want to admit it, because I thought it would sound arrogant. But it turns out, he’s gifted. So what now?
How to Keep Your Child Learning During Winter Break
Avoid the brain drain this winter break and work your kids’ mind muscles with game-based learning and practice through play instead.
Learning over Winter Break
As Winter Break quickly approaches, it seems everyone’s mind is on presents, parties and people. But, just the same way…
Halloween Learning Activities
Kids eagerly await this time of year with dreams of candy and costumes. For parents, it’s an ideal time to…
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville, 972/219-7980; ias.unt.edu/llela Hours: Friday–Sunday 7am–7pm March–October; Friday–Sunday 7am–5pm November–February Admission: $5; free for…
Field Trip: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville, 972/219-7980; ias.unt.edu/llela Hours: Friday–Sunday 7am–7pm March–October; Friday–Sunday 7am–5pm November–February Admission:…
Smarter Over the Summer
Students lose knowledge over the summer. Keep them learning with these fun, educational ideas.
Keep Them Reading with a Summer Book Club
Are your kids consumed by summer boredom? Here are some ideas to make reading an enjoyable hobby for your little ones to enjoy with their friends.
Developing Character(s)
Terrible Trevor is the second installment in the River of Imagination Series by Irving teacher Pia Villanueva-Pulido. Pulido has worked…
The ABCs of Summer
Summer projects and excursions can keep your children’s academic skills up while providing quality family time for everyone.
Dance, Dance Revolution
Ever catch the kids dancing alone in their bedrooms? Well, now’s the time to let them explore the art of…
Stretch Your Mind
Do your children ever ask why a balloon deflates over time or what an eyeball looks like from the inside?…
Page 3 - 4